THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN ESTONIA

ESTONIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Preschool children’s institutions Primary schools Basic schools Secondary schools Vocational educational institutions Universities Hobby schools and other educational institutions

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Preprimary education Basic education Secondary education Higher education

PREPRIMARY EDUCATION Teaches the child how to cope at school and in life The responsibility of parents

BASIC EDUCATION Compulsory Ages: 7-16 Length of program in years: 9 Homeschooling Evening schools Marking system: 1 to 5 Basic school leaving certificate

GRADING 1 – failure 2 – unsatisfactory 3 – satisfactory 4 – good 5 – very good

SECONDARY EDUCATION Voluntary Upper-secondary schools Grades: Vocational schools Evening and distance schools State exams A diploma and certificates

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS Education in special and professional areas Duaration of studies: basic education: 3 years secondary education: 1 year State exams

HIGHER EDUCATION Vocational higher education Education with diploma Bachelor’s degree studies Master’s degree studies Doctoral degree studies

HOBBY EDUCATION Develops personalities State, municipal and private schools Music, art and dance Sport

FIRST SCHOOLDAY 1. September A parade

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Autumn break – one week Christmas holiday – two weeks Spring break – one week Summer holiday – three months

TUTIPIDU

THANK YOU! Compiled by: Kaisa Männamaa and Laura Sarapuu Kärdla, 2010